Regulations and Statutes in Force as of January 1, 2026
The following legislation, regulation and fee changes listed by responsible ministry will take effect January 1, 2026. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development A first-in-Canada approach, Ontario’s new “As of Right” framework under the Ontario...
Ontario Protecting Tariff-Impacted Workers and Businesses
The Ontario government is supporting companies and workers impacted by U.S. tariffs by investing $16.5 million through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF), a strategic initiative dedicated to helping Ontario businesses grow, adapt and remain competitive in the face...
Ontario and New York Sign Agreement to Build Nuclear Energy and Grow Economies
New collaboration will leverage Ontario’s expertise to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear technologies and create good-paying jobs on both sides of the border BUFFALO, NEW YORK — Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an...
Ontario and Canada Sign Historic Cooperation Agreement to Eliminate Federal Duplication and Unlock the Ring of Fire
New ‘One Project, One Process, One Decision’ model will remove duplication, attract investment and get shovels in the ground years faster TORONTO — Ontario and Canada have signed a historic cooperation agreement that will significantly streamline environmental...
Ontario Launches Bid to Make Toronto Home to Defence, Security and Resilience Bank
New institution would create thousands of jobs and economic growth while bolstering Canada’s military capacity TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government, in partnership with the City of Toronto, federal MPs and hundreds of supporters from the financial services,...
Ontario Energy Expansion Fuels $30 Million Hitachi Energy Investment
Newly purchased facilities will support 185 jobs and strengthen Canadian-made supply chain STONEY CREEK – Today, Minister Stephen Lecce welcomed an investment of $30 million from Hitachi Energy as it begins upgrading and expanding its recently purchased facility in...
Ontario Extending One Fare to Keep Transit Costs Down for Riders
Program saving commuters up to $1,600 per year TORONTO — Building on the success of One Fare, which is saving transit users in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) up to $1,600 per year, the Ontario government is extending the program for an additional two...
Ontario Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Windsor
Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery with 28 HART Hubs delivering care across Ontario WNDSOR — The Ontario government is expanding access to high-quality mental health and addictions care with the launch of a new Homelessness and Addiction...
Ontario Investing $17.5 Million in Innovative Community Programs and Services
Investment will support 257 non-profit organizations across the province to create jobs and build stronger communities TORONTO ― The Ontario government is investing more than $17.5 million this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to support 257...
Ontario Investing $13 Million to Protect Workers in Niagara Region
Skills Development Fund investments will train over 9,000 workers in the region for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs